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# Internet speeds just got 4.5 million times faster

**[Community Picks](https://daily.dev/sources/community)** · 1 min read · 217 upvotes · 22 comments

## Summary

Aston University achieves internet speeds that are 4.5 million times faster using new wavelength bands in fiber optic systems.

## Full article

daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. Read it at the original source: <https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/4-5-million-times-faster-internet-aston-university-makes-it-possible>

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**@c\_f** · 36 upvotes

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**@enzoalbornoz** · 6 upvotes

> Exciting news! 10G plans will soon maybe be available for homes.

**@noricode** · 3 upvotes

> I downloaded mp3 files at 56k lol

**@fluxsiarski** · 2 upvotes

> Protect yourself at all costs!!! 10G it's devil technology 100101010
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